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Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Libby's card

Another card request from my pal - card for her hairdresser who is very much into gardening - no problem I thought loads of stuff on Joanna's cds - but oh the indecision of which image to use - sometimes there is too much choice! I decided that an image from the RHS cd would be the best way to go - oh gosh I couldn't decide, it is difficult when you don't actually know the person concerned.

I eventually chose this image from from the decoupage section, as I gather the recipient often opens her garden to the public. (Must be bonkers I hate cutting out decoupage!)

You can't see it but the flowers on the decoupage, have been highlighted with clear stardust, which brings it to life more on the actual card. I coloured the silk flowers and the letters with promarker pen to match the ribbon I already had in my stash.

I am not convinced I achieved the result that I wanted - I hope she likes it.

About Me

I never considered myself crafty, but when I think back I used to make all my own clothes, and as a child we made rag rugs etc. Although I have never been a great fan of knitting and crochet, although I can do it if pushed!
I always enjoyed cake decorating even in my early teens, and wanted to be demonstrator when I left school, but it wasn't to be until in my 40s I taught cake decorating at Adult Education for many years - both sugarpaste and royal icing. I loved making sugar flowers. I discovered card making when my daughter became a demonstrator for a stamp company.
Now that I am retired, I am discovering more and more crafts - jewellery making, felting (needle and wet), one stroke painting, paverpol, and now using the last two for up-cycling.
My daughter also loves crafting and the granddaughters are getting the "bug".
I also enjoy researching the family's trees. So you know where to come if you want some research done.
The biggest problem is that there are not enough hours in the day to try everything!